Why didn’t everyone wear black to the Pope’s funeral? The Catholic clerics had their own dress code for the funeral, as many people watching at home will have noticed.

According to the Rev. John Wauck, professor of church communication at the Pontifical Holy Cross University in Rome, Leo’s clothing choices are a “return to form,” and his attire similar to that worn ...

There have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church's roughly 2,000-year history, which spans three millennia. With the death of Pope Francis, a series of formal events was immediately set into ...

At Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, the attire of President Donald Trump and Prince William drew significant attention and led to discussions about adherence to Vatican protocol. Trump arrived ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a Mass for the formal inauguration of his pontificate, in St. Peter's Square attended by heads of state, royalty and ordinary faithful, May 18, 2025. Credit: AP/Gregorio Borgia ...